Park Bom recently liked a photo on Instagram that claimed 2NE1 would be returning as a 3-member girl group called, XXL (21 in Roman numerals).

Fans have been sharing a rumor on social media that YG Entertainment is will be rebooting 2NE1 under a new name with only 3 members. These rumors have been sourced to an Instagram account that has no official connection to YG Entertainment. According to the rumors, the reason why

According to the rumors, the reason why 2NE1 disbanded was because YG Entertainment wanted fans and the members of 2NE1 to start fresh after Minzy‘s departure. Therefore, XXI would consist of CL, Dara, and Park Bom. Since there was no official statement or source regarding these rumors, most fans disregarded them.

However, confusion began to arise as Park Bom liked a picture of these rumors. On Instagram, a hopeful Blackjack made an account for XXI just in case the rumors were proven true in the future.

They shared a post about the alleged rumors and noticed that Park Bom’s official Instagram account was among those that liked it. This press release was not sent to media by YG Entertainment and no official press release has been sent by YG Entertainment regarding 2NE1 since their disbandment.